Thursday, September 30, 2010

What you've all been waiting for!

Sorry these pics are dark and not the greatest, we only had minutes with her before they wisked her away and us away to do paperwork. She's actually smaller in person than she is in pictures. She only weighs 13 lbs, but with all those layers on, she looks huge. Her little features are just tiny. They said she has a hole in her heart and something else that I never did get clear in English, just stuff cardiology will check out when we get home. 





Seeing her was the highlight of the day, of course, but we are still struggling just being here. Jax was naughty and spent the night in the PICU, but I believe he's going home today, but that just makes things worse. Our facilitator was fantastic and had paperwork expedited so we can get home as soon as possible. We ran around having things notarized, and our court date is Wednesday. Then I think we are both flying home, because here they don't waive the 10 day wait. Who's coming back, we don't know yet, emotions still need to be worked out before thats decided. 

Oh and we are going to leave her real name instead of Makayla. We can't say what it is until court is over, but when we saw how beautiful it was and how well it fit with Marie, we decided to leave that part of her history alone.

42 comments:

  1. Lacey! Oh my gosh, she's beautiful! What a little gem! I can't wait to hear what her real name is. SO glad court will be soon!

    Hang in there! It's so worth it in the end :)

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  2. Lacey She is just gorgeous! We are all so happy for you and Ray!

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  3. She is stunning! So excited for you! And just when I thought I could stop stalking your blog to see new pics, now I have to keep stalking to find out her name :) muah!

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  4. She is beautiful! So glad you were able to be with her. Praying that everything goes smoothly for you over there and Jax is home and doing ok.
    OOO can't wait to hear her name. Aidan was just asking last night how you came up with her name.

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  5. Oh.My.Gosh.Your girl.Your beautiful girl.

    Be strong guys.The end is almost here.And as for Jax ... naughty guy ... just misses his mom and dad I am sure.So wish they waived the 10 day wait so you all could come home together.

    Anxious to hear her name!!!

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  6. I am so excited for you guys she is beautiful! congrats

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  7. She is just beautiful! I am tearing up for you:) Praying for sweet Jax always!

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  8. She's just beautiful! And I can't wait to hear her name - so exciting!

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  9. Beautiful pictures - she is so petite! can't wait to see more pictures and so happy you were able to hold her, even though it was just for a little bit. sorry they won't waive the 10 day wait - and even more sorry to hear jax was in the picu last night. i hope he is alright!!! can't wait until you can have her home with you all!!! (waiting to hear her real name, too) :)

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  10. She's so cute! I love that bonnet thing she's got going on :-) I am so happy that you get a court day soon!! You can always pray that the 10 days will get waived, or you can ask if they would be willing to shorten it :-)

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  11. Oh my, what a beautiful babe! I cannot wait to hear her name!

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  12. pure joy seeing these pics. She is beautiful!

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  13. Lacey, it's so FANTASTIC to see you with your little GIRL!!!!!!! Omg, I'm so happy for you. And I LOVE that you're keeping her real name. I, too, would think that was an important part of who she is.

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  14. Lacey - I want to cry. Cry to see her in your arms. Cry to hear my Jax is in the PICU. Cry to hear that it is so hard there. I'm glad y'all are coming home. And then someone can whisk back and pick her up (hope it's that easy!) Hugs and prayers for you my friend!!

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  15. Oh - you must be in heaven!! I hate that 10 day wait. Praying for Jax, and the rest of you!

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  16. She's gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing her with all of us. Can't wait to hear her name.

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  17. I am seriously in tears! They are rolling down my cheeks. What fantastic pictures! I cannot WAIT to see more, and hear what her beautiful name is. I am SOOOOO happy for you!!!

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  18. Adorable. Can't wait to read more about your trip.

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  19. What a jewel! Praying that the time away get's easier and that you can focus on the reason for the journey...Hugs!!

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  20. Lacey, she's just beautiful. I want to scoop her up and hug her!!!! Sorry to hear about Jax! That's very scary. I hope you all get home together soon, where you all belong. lots of love!

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  21. What a beautiful little girl! I can't wait to hear her real name and maybe I'll steal the name Makayla...hmmm. :-)

    Congrats on getting the chance to hold her and see her if only for a short time. I hope that Jax behaves better until you are able to return home...and even after you get home for that matter!

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  22. What a cutie!!! Congrats to the whole family!!! Cannot wait to hear more updates on this precious little girl!

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  23. She is just PRECIOUS!!! It must have been so hard to let her go again! It's crazy that they make you wait another 10 days!

    Sorry that Jax had to be in hospital while you were gone! Praying he does well from here on out! I'll be thinking of you and praying!

    Congrats on your sweet baby girl! Love and Hugs!

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  24. Lacey she looks like you!!! Beautiful girl I'm soooo happy for you all!

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  25. Yay! I'm so excited for you! What a doll! Bummer they won't waive the waiting time. I can't wait for you all to have her home and get settled in! Congrats!

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  26. She is so adorable! It was wonderful to see you holding your baby girl! Good luck with everything else!

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  27. What an adorable baby girl! She rocks the bonnet, I love it! Hang in there, you're doing great, hopefully Jax is home and doing great too...
    Can't wait to hear her name...and to read the next post!

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  28. She is STUNNING! She is a little peanut, isn't she? What a blessing she is! Congrats....can't wait to hear more!

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  29. What a beautiful blessing! Congratulations and good wishes to you all!

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  30. So lovely to see you with your baby girl in your arms! I can't wait to hear her name. I hope Jax behaves himself so you don't need to worry about him too.

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  31. Oh Lacey, she is beautiful......and she fits perfectly in your arms!! Hang in there Lacey, you will ALL be HOME soon......TOGETHER=)

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  32. She is beautiful! Give her big hugs for us!!!

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  33. oh my goodness, how beautiful! Can't wait to find our her name and I'm happy you're sticking to her name. That's about all she has that actually belongs to her. Hope Jax is okay. Now I'll worry about him all night. Safe travels home and I sure hope they are speedy with the rest of the adoption process so you can get your little princess home where she belongs!

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  34. Oh my goodness I have goosebumps all over, and tears....she is beautiful. I am feeling so so happy for you guys, all is going to be fine, this is so worth it. Hang in there, one can see the finish line. Will be praying that Jax behaves. Waiting to hear her name!!!

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  35. Shes beautiful! I think she looks like you. I pray you have a smooth journey and praying for health for jax. Be blessed
    Ashlee

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  36. She is so precious! I will be praying for Jax to stay well while you are away.

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  37. I'm so happy to see you with your beautiful little girl! You both look so lovely together!

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  38. Lacey, she's beautiful and I can't wait to hear her name!

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  39. She is just perfect. Made my day to see those photos of you with your baby girl - finally!

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